Beginning this venture I knew we’d have a lot of fun experiences but I didn’t realize how emotional it would be at times. Today was one of those emotional days as I received my own beautifully embroidered, “It’s all about friends..and the cookies,” apron from Sharon. I love, love love it! It is super cute and I was taken back with her heartfelt generosity! Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and know it will be worn with admiration for the both of you! I think we need a new group picture with our matching aprons!
Ashamed to admit that I have been gifted a beautiful food processor, for my wedding 13 years ago, and never have used it. This recipe called for processing part of the ingredients and well it was certainly time to get it out of the basement. I got a few “how to” processing tips from Danielle (thanks for saving me)! I’m going to be a pro at blanching almonds, round two for me, but this time 3 cups. It took a few minutes longer but no biggie with help from an eager child.
While the almonds were roasting, I whipped my egg whites into stiff peaks. It’s been a long time since I did that but remembered from Danielle that it took a bit for this process to peak. I processed my almonds with the rest of the ingredients. Folded that into my egg whites and ended up with an interesting cookie dough texture. I had to taste test the dough and let me tell you that they barely made it into the oven (yum). I dropped the cookie dough onto the pan with an ice cream scoop as suggested and baked. I like this recipe a lot because it has very few ingredients and there is something about the texture of this cookie that I really love. It is, so far, my favorite cookie! I have never made anything like it before and it does melt in your mouth! Yeah, we had ordered out tonight cause I baked…that’s ok ‘cause the cookies were worth it! Packaged and delivered to the girls!
Danielle "Phoebe"
Beginning this venture I knew we’d have a lot of fun experiences but I didn’t realize how emotional it would be at times. Today was one of those emotional days as I received my own beautifully embroidered, “It’s all about friends..and the cookies,” apron from Sharon. I love, love love it! It is super cute and I was taken back with her heartfelt generosity! Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and know it will be worn with admiration for the both of you! I think we need a new group picture with our matching aprons!
Ashamed to admit that I have been gifted a beautiful food processor, for my wedding 13 years ago, and never have used it. This recipe called for processing part of the ingredients and well it was certainly time to get it out of the basement. I got a few “how to” processing tips from Danielle (thanks for saving me)! I’m going to be a pro at blanching almonds, round two for me, but this time 3 cups. It took a few minutes longer but no biggie with help from an eager child.
While the almonds were roasting, I whipped my egg whites into stiff peaks. It’s been a long time since I did that but remembered from Danielle that it took a bit for this process to peak. I processed my almonds with the rest of the ingredients. Folded that into my egg whites and ended up with an interesting cookie dough texture. I had to taste test the dough and let me tell you that they barely made it into the oven (yum). I dropped the cookie dough onto the pan with an ice cream scoop as suggested and baked. I like this recipe a lot because it has very few ingredients and there is something about the texture of this cookie that I really love. It is, so far, my favorite cookie! I have never made anything like it before and it does melt in your mouth! Yeah, we had ordered out tonight cause I baked…that’s ok ‘cause the cookies were worth it! Packaged and delivered to the girls!
Danielle "Phoebe"
I didn't even get out of the parking lot before these were all gone. Thankfully I had some kids to help me out. I too loved the texture. yummy. The apron looks great. Did you runout to get matching ribbon for delivery so that now we have a theme? I loved the touch! Thanks for the labels you've also out done yourself. Angie
ReplyDeleteYou're sweet! Ha, no it was just luck I had the matching ribbon!
ReplyDeleteDanielle,
ReplyDeleteThose cookies are divine!! They are all gone already. I am glad the food processor didn't misbehave for you. Thank you. The apron looks great by the way :)
Danielle G.
You're pictures are great and the cookies look perfect. This is Theresa's favorite cookie from my group. I love it too. I'm glad you girls like your aprons. It was fun to get back into my creative mode. Love, Sharon
ReplyDeleteDanielle, you are all smiles with your pretty new apron and a panful of great cookies!!! When Sharon makes this cookie, it is my favorite special treat and I try to make them last. But they don't! Even though I still have cookies left from the book signing, I feel like baking a batch of these right now! Theresa G.
ReplyDeleteDanielle, I love the picture of you wearing the apron! I think you should have also included a picture of you crafting your gift tags for our cookies! I guess I am going to have to step it up a notch...Frankenstein bags left over from Halloween don't seem good enough anymore! lol!
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